Multiplex communications – Communication over free space – Combining or distributing information via time channels
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-18
2007-12-18
Chan, Wing (Department: 2616)
Multiplex communications
Communication over free space
Combining or distributing information via time channels
C370S444000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10042166
ABSTRACT:
A method and system is disclosed for providing access in a centralized manner to a communications medium that is suitable for allowing use of a plurality of Home Phoneline Network Association (HPNA) v2 frames, and such that each HPNA v2 frame is timed to allow a plurality of physical layer priority level slots. A list of sessions in enhanced stations (STAs) using the communications medium is maintained. At least one second message is transmitted from at least one selected non-MC STA in response to a first message during the same HPNA v2 frame. Accordingly, at least one second message can be transmitted to the MC STA and/or to another non-MC STA. At least a portion of the second message simultaneously with the step of transmitting the first message. Similarly, a portion of at least two second messages are transmitted simultaneously with each other.
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Lin Wei
Sherman Matthew J.
AT&T Corporation
Chan Wing
Cho Hong Sol
Haynes Michael N.
Jensen Dale R.
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